Live Results: Hawaii midterm primaries
Summary
Hawaii’s lieutenant governor, Sylvia Luke, is facing bribery charges and is not running for re-election. Nine candidates, including five Democrats and four Republicans, are competing in the primary to replace her. Meanwhile, a Democratic congressman who supported President Donald Trump’s key policy faces a strong primary challenge.Key Facts
- Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty to bribery charges linked to her 2022 campaign.
- Luke is not seeking re-election amid the corruption scandal.
- Five Democrats and four Republicans are running to become the next lieutenant governor.
- The lieutenant governor position in Hawaii is a common steppingstone to higher political offices.
- Current Hawaii Governor Josh Green and U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz previously served as lieutenant governors.
- The governor and lieutenant governor in Hawaii are elected separately, not as a team.
- A longtime Democratic congressman who supported a major policy from President Donald Trump is facing a challenging primary fight.
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